A “Silicon Eye” Using Mems Micromirrors

The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory's (AFRL) aggressive pursuit of reducing the size and weight of satellite systems for advanced space missions is providing a vital thrust to the development of “systemson-a-chip.” Adaptive optics technologies offer tremendous potential in reducing the weight and cost of space-based optical systems.

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